Chester County High Schools Launch Aevidum
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More than 100 local high school students spent a day at West Chester University on Tuesday, January 30 to learn about Aevidum, a mental health and suicide prevention program started by students in Lancaster, PA. The student-designed, high-energy workshop, called "The Talk" helped Chester County Youth brainstorm ideas to implement Aevidum, which means "I've got your back," in their schools. The photo below is of the student participants at West Chester University on January 30.
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Did you know about the head-heart connection?
The
American Heart Association
reports a changing tide on the connection between heart health and mental health. The long-held belief has been that an individual's behaviors, such as seeking relief from emotional stress by smoking, drinking, or eating fatty foods, is the likely reason for developing heart disease. New research shows there may be physiological connections too. The biological and chemical factors that trigger mental health issues also could influence
heart disease
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Saving Lives, One Story at a Time
Stories are powerful. When a two-word hashtag recently started an outpouring of personal stories about sexual assault and harrassment, the #MeToo movement was launched, and millions of people realized that they were not alone. Similar movements are attempting to impact lives touched by mental health conditions.
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Chester County's Suicide Prevention Task Force
The next scheduled
CCSP Task Force
meeting is
Wednesday, February 15 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. Anyone who wants to learn more about suicide prevention and become involved in local efforts, is welcome to attend the quarterly meetings. Local speakers are featured each month. In February, the power of friendship and
Chester County's Compeer program
will be presented by Don Altemus, the program manager.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
It pays to plan ahead! How will your agency or organization recognize this national observance in 2018? If you are planning events, displays, or other kinds of recognition during Mental Health Awareness Month, let us help to promote your efforts! Contact
tbehringer@chesco.org
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The 2018 flu season is one of the worst in more than a decade, with widespread flu activity across the United States.
Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter by taking action against the flu! Daily preventative actions include:
- cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
- avoid touching your face
- wash your hands
- clean surfaces
- stay home when sick
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Chester County's ACEs Coalition is raising awareness about the potentially life-long impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma and toxic stress.
In 2017, the coalition participated in panel discussions and conferences, hosted events and collaborated with other groups
on initiatives to build resiliency, foster hope and contribute to health benefits for residents.
The outreach work has also included designing a new logo, pictured above, and an article in the upcoming
Chester County Medicine
magazine, a publication for Chester County's Medical Society.
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Resources, Events & Classes
Free Mental Health First Aid
classes are offered throughout the year in Chester County. Check the MHIDD website for upcoming classes. Information is posted regularly.
Calendar of events
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Updated!
Information on local monthly stakeholder meetings and support groups.
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Chester County Department of Mental Health / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA
Chester County Commissioners
Administrator: Linda Cox
Deputy Administrator: Candy Craig
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